Patients help fight cancer after death
Jun. 19, 2006

Pancreatic cancer killed William Schunk. Now scientists are using his body to fight back. ADVERTISEMENT Within about an hour of his death, researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center began collecting the Omaha veteran's organs as part of a unique "rapid autopsy" program. The goal: To create a library of tissue that could finally point scientists to new ways to diagnose and treat this most lethal of cancers.

American Heart Association has become the first big health group to urge a specific limit on trans fats in the diet
Media Release
The American Heart Association has become the first big health group to urge a specific limit on trans fats in the diet — less than 1 percent of total calories — in new guidelines released Monday.
READ MORE>>

A child suffered a seizure after chewing on a cough-suppressing vapor patch, leading Novartis AG to recall the patches
Media Release
The Swiss drug company warned consumers to stop using its Triaminic Vapor Patches immediately.
READ MORE>>

Global Seed Vault will house million of the world's crop seeds in Norway just in case
Media Release
Norway's ambitious project is on its way to becoming reality
READ MORE>>

Tiny particles used in some sun creams have the potential to cause damage to nervous systems
media Release
Nano particles bad for human nervous systems...
READ MORE>>

Center for Science in the Public Interest said it is planning to campaign against the global cafe chain Starbucks for high-fat high calorie food and drinks
Media Release
Starbucks may be next on the target list of a consumer-health group that this week sued the operator of the KFC fried chicken restaurant chain for frying foods in oils high in harmful trans fat.
READ MORE>>

MORE ARTICLES >>